Qualities in a recruiter

Question

Our company is growing quickly and we will soon have to hire a full-time recruiter. I know there are a lot of recruiters and HR professionals in this community, as well as women here who've worked with great (and maybe not-so-great) recruiters. What are some of the important characteristics to look for and what have people here found to be important qualities to look for in a successful recruiter (from either the candidate or employer perspective)?

Simply Curious · Answer

The successful recruiters that I've hired have strong analytic skills with the ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates.

Anonymous · Answer

I think patience is key. You never want to hire a recruiter who rushes to get the job done. Hire someone who you think will be very thorough and comprehensive!

Anonymous · Answer

I'm a recruiter and I think my strong point is being self-sufficient on proactively networking and establishing effective working relationships with business leaders and hiring managers. I also thrive on drawing extensive knowledge of Talent Acquisition and functional areas of the business. Best of luck!

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